Larks Head Knot
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| Description:
The Larks Head Knot is one of the most frequently used Macrame
knots in existence. The vertical variation was called the
Buttonhole Knot in the early days of Macramé. That’s
because it is often used to make clothing designs using buttons. Another name for this decorative knot is the Cow Hitch. Most
of the time, this technique is used in the mounting process;
to attach one cord to another, or to a ring, dowel or purse
handle. However, you can use it at any point in a pattern.
Variations: The Reverse LH Knot variation is described below. On a separate
page, Larks
Head Sennits, you will find ways to use
this technique to form decorative chains. The Vertical
Larks Head knot is also described separately. |
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Step
1: To practice, obtain a piece of cord, ring, or
other support. Then cut one strand to tie the knots. Fold the working cord in half. Place it under the holding cord or support piece. The loop should be at the bottom and the ends at the top. |
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Step
2: Take both ends and bring them over the holding
cord or ring. Then feed them down and through the loop formed by the fold. Pull the
ends to make a snug knot. |
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At the top of this Royale Plant Hanger, the ring is covered with Larks Head Knots. The first one is made following the directions above.
The remainder are made by passing the end over the edge of the ring, under it, and into the loop that forms. This is called a Half Hitch. Then you make the second part of the knot by passing the end under the ring, over it, and through the loop.
Many patterns require you to be able to tie Larks Heads in this manner, to cover rings, dowels, etc. So be sure to practice this important technique. |
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Reverse Larks Head |
| This variation is often used when there are Double Half Hitches present, so the knots look the same. It takes advantage of the back of the Larks Head knot, rather than the front. This is an important variation, frequently seen in Macrame patterns, so be sure to practice it, too. |
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Place the folded cord on top of the holding cord, ring, or dowel. Pass the ends under it, and through the loop from below.
Click on the icon to see a larger image. |
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Nestled Mount |
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| Here's a variation that is not very well known. It is used when different colors are required to form an alternating design. |
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One strand is mounted to a holding cord with a regular Larks Head Knot. The second one (blue), is mounted the same way, but surrounds the head of the first one.
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In other words, the first knot nestles inside the second one.
To see a pattern where this technique is used, go to the Ribbon Handbag. |
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